Maintaining the Recall Module

Creating a Recall Type

In order to create a Recall Type, follow the below instruction.

Click on the Recall module
Click on Type maintenance either using the on screen button, or via the Maintenance option in the toolbar
In the Name text box give your Recall Type a name
Click Save and then Back when you are finished, or use the Auto Save feature.
Please note, by default, all Recall Types are available at all branches throughout the database

Do not supress - This will prevent and recalls under this Type from suppressing when an a future booked appointment has been made for the relevant patient.
Use for date of last sight test - If ticked, any recall under the selected Type, will be used in the Date of Last Sight Test calculation.

In order to create a Recall Category, follow the below instruction.

Click on the Recall module
Click on Category maintenance either using the on screen button, or via the Maintenance option in the toolbar
Select the Recall Type you wish your new Category to be under
In the Name text box give your Recall Category a name
In the branch selector tick all the branches you want your new category to be available at
Click Save and then Back when you are finished, or use the Auto Save feature.

In order to add a Recall Band to a Recall Category, follow the below instruction.

Click on the Recall module
Click on Band maintenance either using the on screen button, or via the Maintenance option in the toolbar
Select the Recall Type your relevant Category is under
Select the Recall Category you wish to add your new Band to
Now, type the Interval and select the Period and all necessary Templates you wish to be included in the Recall Band. If you do not have any Templates created yet, please go to the Template Designer help section to find out how.
At this point you can also tick the Auto tick box to make this Recall Band automated
Click Save and then Back when you are finished, or use the Auto Save feature

Recall enclosures consist of Rules grouped together for ease of use

In order to create a Recall Enclosure Group, follow the below instruction.

Go to the Recall Module
Click on Group maintenance either using the on screen button on the Enclosures tab, or via the Maintenance option in the toolbar
Type a name for your Group and select which branches this Group will be available at
Click Save and then Back when you are finished, or use the Auto Save feature

In order to create a Recall Enclosure Rule and add it to a Recall Enclosure Group, follow the below instruction.

Go to the Recall Module
Click on Rule maintenance either using the on screen button on the Enclosures tab, or via the Maintenance option in the toolbar
Select the Group you wish your new rule to go under
Click on the Name button. Give your Rule a Name and select which branches this Rule will be available at
Click Save and then Back, or use the Auto Save feature
Select your new rule in the Name combo box
Type any text you would like to include in your Rule
Double click on any Enclosure Inserts you would like to include in your Rule under the Inserts list
Now, click on the Criteria tab
Using the Tables and Fields lists in conjunction with the Operator, Value, Combine and Options options, you need to create the necessary criteria for your Rule
If necessary you can use the Execute Query button in the toolbar to see which Patients your new Rule will apply to
Click Save and then Back when you are finished, or use the Auto Save feature